UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – October 30, 2012 – NBC today announced changes to its 2013 primetime mid-season schedule highlighted by the premieres of three new series, including comedy "1600 Penn," from one of the architects of "Modern Family"; an intriguing drama "Deception" (formerly “Infamous”); and producer Eva Longoria's big reality relationship show "Ready For Love."

In addition, several of the network's biggest hits will return, including "The Voice" with new coaches Usher and Shakira; fall hit "Revolution"; "Smash," featuring Jennifer Hudson; and "The Biggest Loser," with some innovative changes to the format and the return of Jillian Michaels.

Further scheduling announcements will be forthcoming.

Following are the highlights of the changes:

Mondays:

The new drama “Deception” – starring Meagan Good (“Think Like a Man”), Victor Garber (“Alias”), Tate Donovan (“Damages”) and Katherine LaNasa (“Alfie”) in a dark family murder mystery -- debuts on January 7 (10-11 p.m. ET). Preceding “Deception” is the new season of “The Biggest Loser” which returns with a two-night premiere on Sunday, January 6 (9-11 p.m. ET) and Monday, January 7 (8-10 p.m. ET), and will continue on Mondays (8-10 p.m. ET) until the return of "The Voice."

“The Voice” maintains its momentum as it returns March 25 for a fourth season (8-10 p.m. ET) and Tuesday, March 26 (8-9 p.m. ET). It continues its two-night Monday/Tuesday schedule as it did this fall. “Revolution” -- the season’s only bona fide new hit series -- will return and follow “The Voice” on March 25 (10-11 p.m. ET) when it concludes its current fall broadcast dates in November.

Tuesdays:

Last year’s acclaimed musical drama “Smash” makes its much-anticipated return with a two-hour episode on February 5 (9-11 p.m. ET) -- with Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson -- and will resume on Tuesday, February 12 (10-11 p.m. ET) in its regular day and time. “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” premieres on January 8 with back-to-back episodes (8-8:30 p.m. ET and 8:30-9 p.m. ET) and will continue in that hour each Tuesday.

The new comedy “1600 Penn” -- starring Bill Pullman (“Independence Day”), Jenna Elfman (“Dharma and Greg”) and Josh Gad (Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon”) as a typical American family who just happen to live in the White House -- debuts on January 10 (9:30-10 p.m. ET). Jason Winer, Emmy-winning director of "Modern Family" is co-creator and director. The critically hailed comedy “Community” returns on February 7 (8-8:30 p.m. ET). “Parks and Recreation” moves up one hour on the Thursday schedule to 8:30-9 p.m. (ET) on January 17.

Sundays:

The new alternative series “Ready For Love” -- an innovative and dramatic new relationship show about making real connections with executive producer Eva Longoria – premieres Sunday, March 31 (8-10 p.m. ET). Donald Trump’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” resumes with an “All-Star” edition of former celebrity contestants on March 3 (9-11 p.m. ET) for four weeks before continuing in one-hour episodes on Sunday, March 31 (10-11 p.m. ET).

So Revolution is taking a 4-month break??? Way to kill your biggest new scripted show in years, NBC.

Oliver

@Ultima

– “The Voice” Begins Fourth Cycle March 25/26

River

What a freaking mess.

Scarlett

Revolution is going to be off air from November to March? Seems a very unwise move to take their only scipted show that can reach a 3 and pull it off air for months, especially considering it’s still a new show and is heavily serialised in nature.
There have been several new serialised shows that have been absent for this length in recent seasons and come back to a massive drop in viewers. If I didn’t know better I’d think they were trying to kill it!

River

@Jeff
Revolution premiered early, likely needed December off to catch up with production. But if it came back in January, not only would it need pre-emptions for the remainder of the episodes and still wouldn’t stretch until May sweeps. Better to run uninterrupted. Besides, it’s not going to last long (anyone remember Heroes?)

Jeff (Canada)

Also Parks & Rec is getting moved to 8:30pm. Not sure how I feel about this, but I AM looking forward to watching the entire NBC comedy Thursday lineup again (Community, Parks, Office, 1600 Penn).

steven

Wow. 1600 Penn might be able to do well, but thats pretty much it for the new shows listed above.

Spike

omg NBC never learns, why put a serialized show on a 4 months break. AGAIN??? idiots

The Event 2.0

Ultima

@Oliver

Oh yeah, I’m eating crow on the whole The Voice/Revolution returning no later than the first week of February stuff.

I seriously don’t get it.

Bobby

Didn’t NBC’s ‘The Event’ take like a 3 month break b/c they thought ratings would go up but it tanked even more? Why is revolution taking a break??

Jeff (Canada)

I would rather Revolution take the usual 6-week break, come back in January, and run uninterrupted (for the most part) until a season finale in early April.

With how they have it now, it WILL return to at least a 25% ratings drop.

halloween

great job nbc…not

Spencer

So..Community going up against Big Bang? Nice NBC.

Cyrax86

Wednesdays untouched then? Save Me is the new Friends With Benefits/Best Friends Forever/Bent? And why are midseason schedules announced so early this season? It used to be closer to Thanksgiving.

Oliver

Wonder what NBC plan to do with Save Me…

steve

Way to kill your only scripted drama that can hit above a 3 NBC

rob60990

So Revolution will never not air without its big lead in. Pathetic.

I like the title change for Infamous to Deception and its getting a decent lead in.

The voice will definitely go into the summer.

Ricardo

So… Parenthood is doing fantastic and they take it off the timeslot? WTF?

Matt

Where’s Chicago Fire? Does this mean it’s a 13 episode season only? Or canceled or can it still get a back 9?